Top 10 Mega-Hits Written by Ne-Yo for Other Artists

American R&B singer Ne-Yo is scheduled to perform live in Nairobi on Tuesday, 20th October 2026. The daytime concert, titled "One Night Only: Brunch Edition", will take place at the Ulinzi Sports Complex on Kenya's Mashujaa Day public holiday.

Across his career, the artist has accumulated over 23 billion combined streams globally.

Before achieving his own solo recording success, Ne-Yo established himself as a premier songwriter. Reflecting on the impact of songwriting, Ne-Yo stated: "There is power in music, there is world saving, life changing power in music.

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Here are 10 major hits written or co-written by Ne-Yo for other recording artists:

1. Mario – "Let Me Love You" (2004): This track became Ne-Yo's first No. 1 hit as a songwriter, spending nine weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. After its success, he became known in the industry as "the kid who wrote the Mario song."

2. Beyoncé – "Irreplaceable" (2006): Ne-Yo wrote this chart-topping breakup anthem for Beyoncé. He originally composed the track with a country music vibe in mind.

3. Rihanna – "Unfaithful" (2006): Co-written with production team Stargate, this ballad reached No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100[11]. The song was originally titled "Murderer.”

4. Rihanna – "Take a Bow" (2008): This breakup single topped global charts and went on to become certified quadruple platinum.

5. Jennifer Hudson – "Spotlight" (2008): Written for Hudson's debut album following her Oscar win, the track earned two Grammy nominations.

6. Keri Hilson – "Pretty Girl Rock" (2010): Ne-Yo penned this female empowerment track, which became certified platinum in 2010.

7. Paula DeAnda – "Walk Away (Remember Me)" (2006): Co-written alongside Christina Milian, this song became DeAnda's first top 20 single on the Billboard Hot 100.

8. Lindsay Lohan – "Bossy" (2008): Ne-Yo co-wrote and produced this track, which reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.

9. En Vogue – "Rocket" (2017): Written for the group, this single reached No. 8 on Billboard's Adult R&B Songs chart, becoming their first top 10 hit in 20 years.

10. Mary J. Blige – "Work in Progress (Growing Pains)" (2007): Ne-Yo crafted this introspective record for Blige's studio album Growing Pains.

Ticket Availability and Event Logistics

Concert passes are available online via TicketYetu. Early Bird Gold passes, priced at Ksh 7,500, sold out within the first hour of release on 12th September 2026.